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More Information: Rhododendron 'Dexter's Champagne'


R. 'Dexter's Champagne' 
  Photo: Herb Spady

Predominant Flower Color:  White

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower broadly funnel-shaped, wavy edges, 4" across, cream-colored with pale yellowish-pink edges and pale yellow center, double yellow-green flare, fragrant. Dome-shaped truss has 14 flowers.

Fragrant:  Yes

Bloom Time:  Early Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, flat, obtuse apex, cuneate base, 5" long, thick textured, semi-glossy, olive green, retained 1½ years.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -10°F  ( -23°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  unknown x unknown

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Dexter

Registration Reference:  ARS 991

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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